Clear Plastic Disposable Shower Shoes from China
Thin, molded plastic flip-flop style shoes for single-use in public showers or spas to prevent infections. They are lightweight and break down after one use, qualifying under HTS 6405.90.20.00 as disposable footwear. The plastic sole and upper lack reinforcement for repeated exposure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document thin material gauge (<1mm) to prove disposability and avoid higher-duty reusable categories
• Label as 'single-use only' to distinguish from promotional plastic slippers
• Check for phthalate content compliance under CPSIA for consumer products